Among the eight god kings, Zeus is not the weakest, but he is certainly the most embarrassing. This is an undeniable truth. When it comes to true power, divine strength should take precedence over mere authority.
This distinction highlights a fundamental difference between gods and humans. For humans, having power means possessing strength that can control everything. But for gods, power is not merely about possession; it is about their very essence.
For the god kings, Zeus's actions are shameful. He equates authority with everything, but such thinking is utterly meaningless for any true god king.
Others shook their heads, recognizing that while some things may seem inconsequential, they can become obsessive, as evidenced by Zeus's fixation on power. This obsession is peculiar for a god king; it deviates from what is expected.
Poseidon sighed, shaking his head in indifference. "Zeus, enough. I have no intention of continuing this pointless conversation."
"How dare you!" Zeus's eyes burned with a terrifying killing intent, his anger flaring uncontrollably. He found it intolerable that Poseidon could simply walk away unscathed.
Despite his fury, Zeus knew he couldn't match Poseidon's strength. Though he stood at the apex of the god king, Poseidon was evolving rapidly along his path as an Evil God. The limits of Poseidon's potential were unfathomable to most gods.
Finally, Zeus's rage subsided, replaced by a reluctant calm. He shook his head, acknowledging the futility of the situation before turning to leave. No further words were necessary.
In truth, it wasn't just Hades and Poseidon who looked down on Zeus; all the god kings did. At their level, they understood each other's virtues and flaws. Even Bell and Athena, while slightly weaker, were keenly aware of Zeus's shortcomings.
Zeus's nature had become increasingly distorted; he seemed to be undergoing some strange transformation, which others found odd. But to the other gods, Zeus's condition was irrelevant. Each deity had their own concerns; why waste time on Zeus's issues?
In the chaotic expanse of the starry sky, a female star god stepped back respectfully, acutely aware that Hades and Poseidon were not to be trifled with.
"Hades. Poseidon."
Hades, sitting on his throne, glanced at Poseidon. "You've reached your final step. If I'm correct, you have an opportunity: devour Pontos, and you can ascend to the level of Primordial God."
Poseidon replied, "Almost. I just need to locate Pontos."
Pontos, the Primordial God of the Black Sea, represents the very essence of the ocean. If Poseidon consumes him, he will grasp the most profound power of nothingness, propelling him into the realm of the Primordial Gods.
Once that happens, Poseidon would traverse the Chaos Sea with ease. This is the unique nature of Evil Gods; they are untroubled by the dangers the sea poses.
Hades remained composed. "Pontos has been absorbed by the world, transformed into the essence of the ocean. Finding him won't be easy, even for you, Poseidon."
Poseidon's demeanor was calm. "It's fine. The world is in flux, and locating him will be straightforward. Hades, I don't have time for idle chatter; I need your cooperation."
Hades understood Poseidon's intentions; he had anticipated this alliance.
Indeed, this is a chaotic war among gods. The outcome—who will ultimately prevail or survive—is uncertain. Many find it strange that the world demands a fight, yet that's precisely the nature of existence.
As long as one exists in this world, they must adapt to its changes. Hades, however, no longer falls under the world's influence.
In this battle of gods, Hades is uniquely positioned. He can choose to participate or not without consequence, a freedom no one else possesses, not even the world itself.
This singularity makes Hades an appealing ally for Poseidon.